Key terms, people, and events from Chapter 9 of the 13th edition of the American Pageant.
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| 1142787383 | Shays' Rebellion | Made up of many former soldiers who were poor and losing their farms. Helped Americans realize they needed a strong central government. | 0 | |
| 1142787384 | Articles of Confederation | First governing document of America. No strong central government, most power resided with states. | 1 | |
| 1142787385 | Federalist Papers | Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. Advocated the ratification of the Constitution. | 2 | |
| 1142787386 | Federalist | Those that are in favor of a strong central government. | 3 | |
| 1142787387 | Anti-Federalist | Those that feared the power of the federal government. They were advocates of states' rights. | 4 | |
| 1142787388 | Virginia Plan | Called for representation in Congress to be based on population (favored large states) | 5 | |
| 1142787389 | New Jersey Plan | Called for representation to be equal among states (favored small states) | 6 | |
| 1142787390 | Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) | Created two house legislature where representation was based on population and one where representation was equal | 7 | |
| 1142787391 | Separation of Power | Ideas of Montesquieu, government should be divided into different groups | 8 | |
| 1142787392 | Checks and Balances | Idea that three branches of government would prevent one from becoming too powerful | 9 | |
| 1142787393 | Electoral College | Used to elect president rather than direct vote. Electors would be chosen by the states; electors would cast their votes | 10 | |
| 1142787394 | 3/5 Compromise | Settled debate about slaves counting towards representation in congress. 60% of slaves would count towards population. | 11 | |
| 1142787395 | Slave Trade Compromise | Slave trade would continue for 20 years until 1808. | 12 | |
| 1142787396 | James Madison | "Father of the Constitution" He favored a strong central government and separation of powers. | 13 |
